What do court navigator programs do: An overview of programs & partnerships, part 2
Ready to bring a new court navigator program to life — or strengthen the one you've got?
During this study hall session, you will have an opportunity to apply what you learned during our our Oct. 3 Court Navigator School session, "What do court navigator programs do: An overview & partnerships, part 1."
Students can choose one of two tracks to explore how to build momentum and make partnerships your navigator program's superpower.
- Track 1 will explore practical tips for launching a new program and discover how the right collaborations can take your efforts to the next level.
- Track 2 will focus on enhancing existing collaborations by strengthening relationships and cultivating new relationships to enhance your program.
By the end of the study hall session, all students will leave with a clear path forward — and a commitment to connect (or reconnect) with at least one partner before we meet again in January.
Future Court Navigator School sessions:
- Session 2: How to train court navigator staff
- Friday, Dec. 5
- Faculty: Jill Roberts, deputy director, Access to Justice division, Illinois Courts
- Session 3: Using technology & remote services navigator programs
- Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
- Faculty: Sheriece M. Perry, director, Court Services and Law Libraries Department, Massachusetts Trial Courts Office of Court Management
- Session 4: How to establish (and maintain) program funding
- Friday, April 10, 2026
- Faculty: Stacey Weiler, director of grants & access to justice, Illinois Bar Foundation; and Robby Southers, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
- Session 5: Collecting & using court navigator program data
- Friday, June 5, 2026
Future study hall dates:
- Jan. 9, 2026
- March 6, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- June 26, 2026
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What do court navigator programs do: An overview & partnerships, part 1
Learn what makes a court navigator program successful by understanding the purpose and scope of court navigator programs and wide range of services provided. Faculty will discuss how navigator programs build and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of entities, including access to justice commissions, universities, civil legal aid providers, clerk's offices, courts, and other key stakeholders.
How to train court navigator staff, part 2
During this study hall session, you will have an opportunity to apply what you learned during our our Dec. 5 Court Navigator School session, "How to train court navigators, part 1."
How to train court navigator staff, part 1
Learn how court navigator programs effectively train new staff and keep experienced team members current on the law, court procedures, and community referrals. This session will showcase proven training models and real-world examples of professional development in action in a court navigator setting.